Events Happening over the weekend in Leicester

Leicester Pride 2025

• Where: Abbey Park, Leicester

• When: Parade starts at 12:00 pm from outside Curve Theatre, followed by a festival in the park until 9:00 pm. Free entry leicesterpride.com

• Why Go: One of the city’s most vibrant and inclusive events, featuring a colourful parade, live performances, and a celebratory atmosphere.leicesterpride.com

Western Park Beer Festival

• Where: St Anne’s Church, Western Park area

• When: Family session from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, then adults-only from 5:00 pm–11:59 pm.beerfestbuddy.com

• What to Expect: A charity-focused event offering a wide range of local craft beers, wines, and ginembracing community spirit and great drinks.

LUV LUV LUV – Queer Alt Music & Arts Festival

• Where: Firebug & Duffy’s, 1 Millstone Lane

• When: 1:00 pm through to late.beerfestbuddy.com 

• Details: An all-day festival headlined by alt‑indie band Crywank, with workshops, DJ sets, crafts, and making of patches. A lovely queer‑focused creative gatheringraising funds for Trans Mutual Aid.

BBQ & Band Night at Leicester Airport

• Where: Leicestershire Aero Club, Gartree Road (Leicester Airport)

• When: Doors open 4:30 pm, BBQ from 5:00 pm, music from 6:00 pm, till 11:00 pm.

• Lineup: Headlined by The Oversound (pop/rock), supported by the student group Soul Patrol. All ages welcome, free parking, food, and drinks available.

Disco Bliss – 70s Disco & 80s Pop Daytime Party

• Where: O2 Academy Leicester, University Road

• When: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Eventbrite 

• Vibe: A fun, nostalgic day party with DJs spinning classic disco and pop—perfect for dance lovers in a welcoming environment.

FormFest 2025

• Where: 2Funky Music Complex, New Park Street

• When: 2:00 pm onwards through to 4:00 am (next day) EventbriteSkiddle

• What’s On: An all‑night music event featuring 8 arenas and over 100 artists—a thrilling lineup for music lovers (18+ only).

R&B Day Party – Summer Closing Edition

• Where: Fat Cat (Leicester)

• When: 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, with last entry at 6:00 pm Skiddle

• Style: A high-energy R&B themed day party to close out the summer season.

Leicester Guildhall Free Guided Tours

• Where: Leicester Guildhall (historic museum)

• When: Today, 11:30 am–3:30 pm. Advance booking recommended. Leicester Museums

• Why Visit: Discover one of Leicester’s oldest buildings (dating to c. 1390), rich in history and local heritage—ideal for families and history buffs.

Super Saturday (by invite only)

• Where: Freemen’s Park Campus, Leicester College

• When: 9:00 am–2:00 pm Leicester Museumsleicestercollege.ac.uk

• Note: Enrolment and application help event for invited attendees.

Music Events (Live & Clubbing)

• FormFest 2025, Disco Bliss (70s & 80s Day Party), R&B Day Party, BBQ & Band Night at Airport, LUV LUV LUV queer alt festival. See details above.

Theatre & Arts

• No major theatre productions listed today—but remember the Sue Townsend Theatre (formerly Phoenix/Upper Brown Street Theatre) regularly hosts indie and student performances.